Mr. Horton has been practicing civil litigation in Beaufort County since 2006. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Horton was judicial clerk to the Hon. Paul M. Burch of the 4th Judicial Circuit of South Carolina.
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I represent employees and businesses in multiple areas of employment law, such as discrimination (age, disability, sex, religion, or race), wrongful termination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), non-compete agreements, and wage theft, which includes unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. I can be reached personally via email at jsummerlin@hortonlawfirm.net and via telephone at 864.233.4351. Please visit our website at www.hortonlawfirm.net and our blog at www.hortonlawfirm.net/blog for more details about our services.

David M. Smith is a native of South Carolina and has lived here the majority of his life. While spending 5 years in North Carolina gathering valuable professional experience, he knew it was only a matter of time before he would move back to the state he considers home, South Carolina. Mr. Smith received his B.A. in Visual Arts from Francis Marion University where he double-majored in Graphic Design and Photography. While at Francis Marion, Mr. Smith was an active member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. After college, Mr. Smith worked as a graphic designer and then...

Robert "Rob" Hoskins has been handling ERISA claims for almost as long as he has been practicing law. (He graduated from law school in 1989.) He handled his first ERISA case in 1991 and won his first "big" ERISA case in 1992. Since then, he has handled literally thousands of ERISA and insurance cases of about every type imaginable. He regularly handles ERISA and insurance claims involving long term disability, health insurance, life insurance, accidental death and pension/retirement matters. He has handled a number of notable ERISA and insurance cases before various courts including the United States Supreme Court....

Bert Louthian has been practicing law in Columbia with his father, Herb, since 1985. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina, Bert launched his legal career in his father’s firm. With 80 years of legal experience between them, Louthian Law, P.A. remains Family-Owned and Family-Focused.
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A winning combination for success Experience. Intelligence. Ethics. Professionalism. You want a lawyer who embodies all of these qualities, and that’s the winning combination you find at Ervin Law Office. Attorney John M. Ervin is recognized in the community as an accomplished and effective trial attorney who gets results. When you turn to us, you can expect: • Clear communication. We know the legal system can be confusing and intimidating. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the support you need in a friendly, client-centered environment. We clearly explain how the law can work for you in your...

Robert M. Wood is a Principal in the Greenville, South Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in May 2000, he has focused almost exclusively in the area of ERISA litigation, although he also has experience in employment litigation and OSHA defense work.

In the course of his ERISA litigation practice, Mr. Wood has represented dozens of individual corporate clients in more than 400 matters, including class actions, interpleaders actions, single plaintiff benefit actions, and breach of fiduciary duty actions. He has been specially admitted pro hac vice in 24 states for litigation of ERISA lawsuits.

Employment Lawyers in Nearby Counties

Employment law governs the relationship between workers and their employers. This law, contained in federal and state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions, specifies the rights and restrictions applicable to each party in the workplace.

This area of law regulates such issues as employee benefits, discipline, hiring, firing, leave, payroll, and health and safety in the workplace. It also encompasses non-compete agreements, retaliation, severance, unemployment compensation, pensions, whistle-blowing, worker classification, wage garnishment, work authorization for non-U.S. citizens, worker's compensation, and employee handbooks.

Both federal and state laws govern the relationship between employees and employers. Federal laws such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on certain characteristics. Many states have enacted their own laws similar to federal ones (and sometimes are more stringent). Cities and counties also can enact ordinances that affect employee rights, such as local minimum wage laws.

Employment lawyers can choose to accept only employees as clients, only employers, or both. Some attorneys focus on a specific area of employment law, such as workers' compensation, whistleblowing or discrimination, but many can handle a wide range of employment law issues.

Essential job functions:
The fundamental job duties of the employment position that the individual with a disability holds or desires. The term essential functions does not include marginal functions of the position.

Exempt employee:
An employee who is not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime pay protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act.